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King County

705 Pike St · Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

King County is the Washington State county that includes Seattle, Puget Sound waterfront and the Cascade foothills. Visit Seattle, the region's destination marketing organization, staffs visitor information centers in downtown Seattle, including one at the Seattle Convention Center. The county is home to attractions such as Pike Place Market, the Museum of Flight and Snoqualmie Falls, and King County Parks manages 220 parks and 185 miles of regional trails.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to King County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Quick Shuttle

    $25–$50

    Daily coach service running between Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA for cross border day trips and travel.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Museum of Illusions Seattle

    $25–$50

    Downtown Seattle museum of more than 60 optical illusions, holograms and photo-friendly installations.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Theatre & Events
    Date Night

    The 5th Avenue Theatre

    $25–$50

    A lavishly restored 1926 movie palace turned home for Broadway-caliber musical theatre.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Pike Place Market

    Free

    The country's oldest continuously operated public market, famous for flying fish and fresh flowers.

    0.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Pioneer Square

    Free

    Guide to Pioneer Square, Seattle's historic Victorian-era neighborhood of galleries, shops, and restaurants.

    0.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Pioneer Square Historic District

    Free

    Seattle's original downtown, all red-brick Victorian architecture, galleries, and the Underground Tour.

    0.7 mi awayMore like this